It’s March 6, 2025, and the U.S. government’s moving fast under Trump’s second term! From education shake-ups to tariff twists, today’s packed with fresh action. Here’s the top 10 new updates hitting the wires as of 3:57 PM PST—straight from D.C.’s pulse, plus a book to keep you sharp!
- Education Department on the Chopping Block
Trump’s expected to sign an executive order today abolishing the Department of Education, per Reuters on X. Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s defending it—first cabinet casualty incoming! - Auto Tariff Pause Sparks Rally
CNN reports Trump paused 25% auto tariffs on Canada and Mexico today after market jitters. Stocks jumped—Dow up 300 by noon PST—though other tariffs hold firm. - Ukraine Aid Talks Heat Up
Reuters X posts say Trump’s team pushed EU leaders to back Ukraine after a U.S. aid freeze—Zelenskyy’s meeting resistance, but a deal’s brewing. - Hamas Gets a ‘Last Warning’
Trump warned Hamas today during unprecedented Gaza hostage talks, per CNN. X buzz says it’s a hardline flex—peace or else. - Government Cuts Teased
Fox News hints Trump’s eyeing more agency trims after yesterday’s Congress speech. X speculation: USAID or EPA next? - Sanctuary City Mayors Grilled
Capitol Hill hammered “sanctuary city” mayors today over immigration defiance, per X posts from @jtbickley. Deportation clashes loom. - Prison Strike Escalates in NY
New York’s prison strike hit a boiling point today—X says it’s a test for Trump’s law-and-order push. Guards vs. inmates: who blinks? - Child Care Funding Stumbles
Web updates (Yahoo) note Trudeau’s $10-a-day child care extension faltered in the U.S. context—Trump’s team mum on mirroring it. - Watchdog Firing Stays
A federal appeals court today OK’d Trump’s removal of a government watchdog head, per CNN. Legal fight’s on, but he’s winning so far. - Border Ops Reinforced
NYT says Canada’s border tightening (to stop U.S.-bound migrants) flipped—people are fleeing south now. X ties it to Trump’s deportation wave.
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Today’s government shake-ups are wild—what’s your hot take? Drop it below—we’re all ears!
